More than average noise at all ISO settings; Noticeable Chromatic Aberrations

Bottom Line

The Sony HX1 is an innovative new Super-zoom camera that Sony has
loaded with its top lens,imaging sensor and processor as well as its
newest and best features. Read more in our Full Conclusion.

Sony's new Cybershot DSC-HX1 is one of the first Sony cameras to feature their new Exmor CMOS image processor. This sensor is combined with Sony's G-Lens to give you faster speeds and higher quality images, even in low-light. The 20x optical zoom lens gives you a very wide 28mm equivalent view on the wide end, with a distant 560mm magnification at the telephoto end. Handling these high quality features is Sony's BIONZ image processor, which is fast enough, and powerful enough to process all of the information coming from these high resolution images.

The set of features included on the HX1 is as good or better than any other camera on the market. Thanks to the innovative processor, sensor and massive zoom of the G-Lens, Sony was able to give the camera the ability to capture video at 1080p HD, Shoot Twilight and Night shots without a tripod, capture 9-Megapixel images at 10fps with a mechanical shutter, features Sony's new Sweep Panorama mode, Saves faces for optimal exposures and numerous other features (listed below).

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX1 Features:

1/2.4-inch, 9.1-Megapixel Exmor CMOS imaging sensor

BIONZ image processor

20x optical zoom lens: 35mm equivalent of 28-560mm

G-Lens with 13 elements in 10 groups (1 ED and 1 Aspheric element)

Optical Steadyshot Image Stabilization

3.0-inch, 230,400 dot, Tilt-LCD screen

Electronic Viewfinder

10fps Burst shooting (9-Megapixel)

Intelligent Auto Focus

Sweep Panorama

Anti Motion Blur

Handheld Twilight Mode

1080p Video Capture

Stereo Microphone

Intelligent Auto Mode

Face Detection

Selected Face Memory

Anti-Blink

Smile Shutter

Red-Eye Reduction

Dynamic Range Optimizer

ISO 80-3200

In-Camera Retouching

Stamina Battery Power

Li-Ion Battery

Memory Stick PRO Duo (up to 16GB)

11MB internal memory

HD output (1080i)

USB 2.0

Included in the Box:

HX1 camera

Rechargeable Battery - NP-FH50

Power Cord

Lens Cap Strap

Battery Charger - BC-VH1

Shoulder strap

HDMI Adapter

Multi Connector Cable - USB, AV

Lens Cap

CD-ROM Software

The Sony Cybershot DSC-HX1 is available now with a MSRP of US $479.99.

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